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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.82, 48,179.81 and 18,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.82, 48,179.81 and 18,997.34 is: 26,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.82 : 48,179.81 = 18,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.82/48,179.81 = 18,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.82x = 48,179.81 × 18,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.82x = 915,288,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,288,038.30/34,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.39

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